(a) Navy blue flat circular section of fabric with four bright pink flowers on top. Flowers made from net, and are covered in navy blue netting. Veil of netting hangs from rim and ties in a bow with ties hanging down the back. Ribbon ties on underneath side of hat and presumably fastens around a bun.
(b) Royal blue woven raffia with crown and brim right around. White stiff netting, with small white "cotton" balls attached to it, lies on top of the brim. A bunch of white daisies with yellow centres, plus green stems and a few leaves attached at back of hat on top of brim. A narrow lining of ribbon on inside of hat. Hat elastic on inside.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
History Collection
Collection Item Data
| Accession Number: | CH1980.404.a-b |
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| Accession Date: | 14 Aug 1980 |
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| Credit: | Mrs Winifred Godbehear |
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Material
| Cotton/Textile | a - Navy hat |
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| Synthetic/Polymer | a - Navy hat |
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| Elastic/Textile | a - Navy hat |
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| Raffia/Plant | b - Royal blue raffia hat |
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| Synthetic/Polymer | b - Royal blue raffia hat |
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| Cotton/Textile | b - Royal blue raffia hat |
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| Elastic/Textile | b - Royal blue raffia hat |
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Measurement
| length | 115mm | Length of netting at front. |
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